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National POW/MIA Recognition Day is the third Friday in September To commemorate and honor those men and women who were prisoners or are still missing, the Bong Veterans Center will set up the Missing Man table September 19-21st, 2025. The table is a ceremonial memorial that honors and remembers prisoners of war, missing in action, and fallen service members. Every element on the table holds symbolic meaning. On Saturday, September 20th, 2025, members of American Legion Post 435 will share those symbolic meanings in a special ceremony at 12:45pm. Following the POW/MIA ceremony, we will be hosting Abby Allcox to speak from 1:00-2:00 pm. She will present a program on the WWII POW camps in Wisconsin. Program Highlights: During World War II, 39 prisoner-of-war camps housed captured German soldiers in Wisconsin. After the war, the prisoners were sent home, and the camps were mostly forgotten. However, in 2023, the logbook…
Come celebrate and enjoy a relaxing afternoon with us as Norwegian immigrant, teacher, and author Kristbjørg Eide launches her new book They Sowed Goodness filled with stories from the late 1800’s to the year 2000 featuring the joys and challenges of living off the land on a rocky island in the North Sea. The tension between financial security and physical danger experienced by Norwegian fishermen. The fear and defiance triggered by the Nazi occupation of 1940-1945. Vivid descriptions of daily life and special occasions in Norwegian villages. Mouthwatering descriptions of traditional foods, some with recipes. First person stories of successful and failed attempts to emigrate to America. True stories lyrically written accompanied by beautifully restored photographs create nostalgic images on every page. We would love for you to join us for this meet and greet program. The author will give a brief introduction to her new book and looks forward…
Discover Duluth’s rich architectural past and explore the stories behind its most beautiful historic properties. This year, we’re turning the spotlight on the west side of Duluth for a tour we’re calling “West Side Story.” From stunning historic homes to iconic landmarks, you’ll step inside six unique properties that showcase the character, craftsmanship, and charm that make Duluth’s west side so special.
Join author and historian Arnold R. Alanen for a presentation on his book The Scenic Route: Building Minnesota’s North Shore. Explore the fascinating history and cultural landscape of Highway 61, the iconic road that winds along Lake Superior from Duluth to the Canadian border. From fishing villages and logging sites to lighthouses, parks, and roadside attractions, Alanen highlights the people and places that shaped one of the Midwest’s most beloved byways.
Dr. Haji Dokhanchi teaches a number of courses including Paths to Peace, Theories of War and Peace, International Law and War and Peace, and co-teaches Seminar in Peace-Building. He has received the UW-Superior Outstanding Service Award of Excellence twice in the past 20 years.
Join us for an unforgettable night of paranormal investigation aboard the SS William A. Irvin in Duluth, MN, the 1937 Great Lakes freighter where sailor William Wuori died in a tragic 1964 boiler explosion and now roams as “The Boiler Room Man!” Experience phantom footsteps thundering through metal corridors, icy touches from unseen hands in cargo holds, and encounters with the mysterious little girl ghost who haunts this floating tomb, hosted by Haunted Rooms Ghost Hunts! Tickets are extremely limited! Book Now! Your EXCLUSIVE Maritime Investigation Includes: Full ship access to all decks, cargo holds, and the infamous boiler room where William Wuori died! Cargo hold investigations where phantom hands reach out to touch the living! Boiler room exploration seeking contact with “The Boiler Room Man” himself! Deck investigations hunting for the mysterious little girl in white! Metal corridor vigils listening for the thunderous phantom footsteps! Professional equipment including EMF…
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